Mile 246 Report
Cliffs north of Roads End Beach
November 4, 2018
No major beach issues noted as people were primarily walking and exploring the rocky shore.
Report Details
No major beach issues noted as people were primarily walking and exploring the rocky shore. However, significant erosion noted on the south side of Cascade Head bluffs. Was pleasantly surprised to see both giant and bull kelp in the close-in deep pools.
Conditions
Temperature: 58 F. Cloud Cover: Partly Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Tide Level: 0.7 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 22. Number of dogs: 1. Walking or running: 15. Sitting: 1. Tidepooling: 5. Other Activities: 1 playing with dog. Majority of people just walking on the beach
Vehicles
Notable Wildlife
1 Ochre Sea star, giant kelp and bull kelp, green anemone, feather boa kelp, red algae
Driftline Content
Small rocks, Seaweeds and seagrass, Shells, Wood pieces.
Natural Changes
Landslides/major boulder falls, Newly exposed roots/trees falling.
Report Images
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Mile 246
Cliffs north of Roads End Beach
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Cliffs north of Roads End Beach
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Cliffs north of Roads End Beach
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Mile 246
Cliffs north of Roads End Beach
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Mile 246
Cliffs north of Roads End Beach
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Gianna Simon
Mile 246
Cliffs north of Roads End Beach
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Mile 246
Cliffs north of Roads End Beach
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